Focus on Cloth Face Coverings For Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Please [click here]( if you have problems viewing this message or if using a mobile device. Find Us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [HealthyChildren.org]( The only site and newsletter backed by 67,000 AAP pediatricians! [Prenatal]( [Baby]( [Toddler]( [Preschool]( [Gradeschool]( [Teen]( [Young Adult]( Cloth Face Coverings for Children During COVID-19 August 2020 | Issue No. 200 [Winter Weather Tips]( [5 Common Misconceptions About Kids & Cloth Face Coverings]( Along with physical distancing and good hand washing, masks or[cloth face coverings]( are an effective way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Some parents may have questions about cloth face coverings, and we're here to help. Click [here]( see 5 common concerns and misconceptions about masks for children, along with evidence-based information that will put your mind at ease. Also, watch a helpful [new video]( from Kate Williamson, MD, FAAP, on how to ensure a proper fit for your child's face mask. [Read more.]( [Why Are COVID-19 Cases Rising Among Children?]( Reported cases of COVID-19 in U.S. children have been on the rise recently. Our pediatric infectious disease expert explains some of the reasons behind the increase [here](. [Placeholder]( [Play Informed: Learn More About Youth Sports During COVID-19]( The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and National Athletic Trainers' Association teamed up to bring you "Play Informed," a video series on youth sports during the pandemic: - [Watch Session 1: Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Sports Participation during the Pandemic]( - [Watch Session 2: Safety Precautions for You and Your Team]( - [Watch Session 3: Navigating Sports During COVID-19 for Elite Athletes]( Talk with your pediatrician if you have questions about the [risks]( and benefits of sports participation during the COVID-19 pandemic for your child, and how to help keep everyone [safe](. More In This Issue: [Return to School During COVID-19]( [Why Your Child's Eyes Need Screen-Time Breaks]( [School Safety During an Emergency or Crisis]( [Flash Flood Recovery: Information for Families]( [Hurricane Preparedness: Tips for Families]( [Hand Sanitizers: Keep Children Safe from Poisoning Risk]( [10 Tips to Help Your Child Fall in Love With Reading]( [Travel Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic]( [Age-Based Tips to Help Juggle Parenting & Working From Home]( [820_BacktoSchoolSweeps_es.jpg]( Thank You to Our Sponsors: [Placeholder]( [Perrigo]( [Placeholder]( [Placeholder]( [AAP]( The AAP is the world's largest publisher of pediatric content. [HealthyChildren.org]( is the digital extension of the AAP mission to provide the most trustworthy health content to parents and caregivers at home, on the go, and from anywhere in the world. The information contained on this newsletter and on [HealthyChildren.org]( should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. © Copyright 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. American Academy of Pediatrics | 345 Park Blvd. | Itasca, IL 60143, USA [Log Into Your Account]( | [Contact Us]( | [About Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Editorial Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143